Writing the Wrong Way is the perfect podcast for serious writers who want to stand out in a crowded industry by becoming more productive while taking more artistic risks. Jonathan Ball is an award-winning author of dark, experimental artworks. He holds a PhD in creative writing and uses an analytical approach to show serious writers new ways to write, edit, and work so they can create innovative art that stands taller than the crowd. https://www.strangerfication.ca/
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Step into the strange orbit of The Eye Collector in this special off-the-cuff episode, recorded as Jonathan hurriedly packs for San Diego Comic-Con. He discusses how the new Image Comics series has been meticulously constructed to disorient you, invite your theories, and even risk pushing some readers away on purpose. From cosmic horror in a perspective-free void to mythological subversion,…
Poet and novelist David Ly joins the podcast to talk about his debut novel Not All Dragons , a “cozy fantasy” about an amnesiac boy, a mermaid, and a journey through the magical world of Lanelia. Jonathan and David discuss character-first fantasy, the anxieties of worldbuilding, and how poetry can shape prose. David also explains dragons as queer monsters, reclaiming monstrosity through the…
Jonathan welcomes acclaimed comics writer and editor Steve Orlando to talk about what really makes a great Big Two writer. They get into finding a character’s “core wound,” balancing decades of lore with a fresh take, managing dense event books without boring readers, and the real job of editors versus writers. Steve also shares insights on collaborating with artists, building a sustainable…
In this episode of Writing the Wrong Way, Dr. Jonathan Ball talks with novelist and actor David Jón Fuller about his new book Venue 13 (Turnstone Press) , a haunted-theatre novel set in Winnipeg’s summer festival scene. They discuss how David built the book like a five‑act play, blending prose, script formatting, stage directions, and monologues that break the fourth wall. The conversation ranges…
Jonathan welcomes publisher–author MC Joudrey to talk about Marmalade Parade, his experimental new novel from Guernica Editions. They dig into the realities of running an independent press, why Joudrey chose not to publish this book through his own At Bay Press, and the shifting landscape of self, indie, and hybrid publishing. Along the way, they explore the book’s unusual structure, its themes of…
Jonathan welcomes back comic collaborators Lyndon Radchenka and Steven Kaul to talk about their newest book - The Laundrymen 2: Blood of the Saucermen, which is still available through Kickstarter until March 2, 2026: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/radchenka/the-laundrymen-books-1-2/rewards Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca . Subscribe to the…
Jonathan welcomes author Antonio Michael Downing to talk about his latest novel Black Cherokee and about how his writing career evolved from a love of music. Find more of Downing's work at https://www.antoniomichaeldowning.com/ Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca . Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com .…
Jonathan welcomes poet Tom Miller to the podcast to talk about his latest book, All Poets Suck But Me: Why Am I Sad , and about poetry's evolving place within the larger media landscape. Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca . Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com . Purchase books & comics available from…
Jonathan recommends 13 books from a wide variety of authors to help you find success as a creative writer. Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca . Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com . Purchase books & comics available from Stranger Fiction at strangerfiction.ca .
Jonathan welcomes back DC Comics writer Lyndon Radchenka to talk about the difference between serialized and episodic stories. Check out Lyndon's work at https://www.infinitestudio.ca/ Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca . Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com . Purchase books & comics available from Stranger…
